Alabama Ledger January 2023

A LABAMA L EDGER

JANUARY 2023

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The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has designated Saturday, February 4, 2023, as hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. On February 4, youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter as well as military personnel on active duty and veterans (as defined in section 101 of U.S. Code: Title 38) may hunt for waterfowl statewide. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days. Hunting area rules and regulations also apply. To participate in the hunt, youth must be accompanied by a licensed adult supervisor. Only one firearm will be allowed per youth and only the youth hunters will be permitted to utilize the firearm for hunting unless the adult meets the requirements of a veteran or active-duty military personnel. The adult supervisor must remain within arm’s length of the youth at all times and may accompany up to two youth participants during the hunt. The adult is also expected to review the rules of firearm safety and hunter ethics with each youth and ensure they are followed. Youth is defined as an individual age 15 years and younger. Adult is defined as an individual age 21 years and older, or as the parent of the youth. The adult must have a state hunting license, state and federal waterfowl stamps and a free Harvest Information Program registration. Veterans and active duty military personnel must be in possession of a valid proof of service such as a military ID, Veterans Administration ID, veteran ID, veteran validation on their driver’s license or a copy of their DD Form 214. Possession of the mandatory hunting licenses and stamps is also required. For more information about the Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days, contact WFF Migratory Gamebird Coordinator Seth Maddox at Seth.Maddox@dcnr.alabama.gov or (334) 242- 3469, or visit www.outdooralabama.com/waterfowl. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day

The Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act in 2021. Act Number 2021- 246 officially went into effect on January 1, 2023. The Act requires the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to develop, create, maintain, and administer a searchable state Firearm Prohibited Person (FPP) Database that enables law enforcement officers across the state to learn of a person’s inability to possess a firearm. The database was created for the purpose of providing law enforcement with a means to check and gather accurate information, to provide officers with situational awareness relative to the individuals they encounter in order to protect both citizens and visitors as well as law enforcement. Regardless if law enforcement officers are issuing a citation on a traffic stop or investigating criminal activity, officers using the Law Enforcement Tactical System (LETS) can now receive notifications concerning an individual’s inability to possess a firearm. ALEA’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division successfully completed and began the testing phase of the new database in August of 2022. The database was fully operational and compliant with the Act on Oct. 1, 2022. The estimated cost(s) of the database is a one-time fee of approximately $400,000 and $45,000 annually. The annual fee includes the infrastructure of the system such as the server, license and maintenance. The Alabama Legislature also passed the Open Carry or Permit-less Carry (Act 2022-133) which repealed the Permit to Carry Pistol in Vehicle or Concealed (13A-11-73) law and eliminates the requirement for Alabama citizens to obtain a permit to carry a concealed pistol. Citizens should be advised that this Permit-less Carry Law only pertains to the state of Alabama. Anyone planning to travel across state lines with a concealed pistol, should be aware of concealed permit laws in other state that may require a permit. Firearms Prohibited Person Database Now In use in Alabama

Cornerstone Christian's Evie Reed (#3) dribbles around a Pineview defender during the first varsity basketball game in the school's new Gymnasium on January 10, 2023. Cornerstone Christian Competes in New Gym Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger

DeKalb Bank opened it's doors on Valentine's Day in 1964 and it served Crossville and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. DeKalb Bank held it's 50th Anniversary celebration on February 13, 2004. Since then, the bank has been sold and changed names. It is now First Southern State Bank. However, the location is still standing and it is a landmark in the Crossville community.

DeKalb Bank Staff Members at 50th Anniversary Celebration in February 2004 were (Seated L-R) Veda Carter, Myra Pierce, Robert Ward; (Standing L-R) Leisa Stancil, Angie Kidd, Bennie Clayton, Chasity Patterson, Jennifer Harbour, Joan Rice, Kim Jolley, Sandy Walker Drain, Billy Poe, Myra Roden, Mike Lowe, Keri Scott, Rae Ellen Peek, and Teresa Wiggins.

DeKalb Bank Director James Floyd "Doc" Holcomb attended the bank's 50th anniversary.

Former DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk Jimmy Lindsey greets DeKalb Bancshares Chairman W. M. Beck, Jr. and his wife Ramona during DeKalb Bank's 50th Anniversary. Also pictured is former County Commission President Sidney Holcomb and former Sheriff Cecil Reed.

These ladies worked at DeKalb Bank in Crossville for many years. They are: (L-R) Sue Shirey, Sue West Waddell, Beatrice Johnston Strickland Bruce, and Mary C. Gilbert.

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